- Robot type
- Drone
- Location
- San MateoCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Legal
- Posted
- Mar 24, 2026
- Salary
- $220,000–$280,000 a year
Full-time
Aviation Compliance Lead
Job description
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders , soldiers in battlefield scenarios , and beyond .
Job responsibilities
- Serve as the responsible lead for Skydio-held aviation authorizations and operational approvals.
- Manage FAA drone registrations, product compliance documents, waiver tracking, and other regulatory recordkeeping.
- Maintain and continuously improve Skydio’s operations manual and aviation-related policies and procedures.
- Support pilot certification tracking, safety training programs, and compliance briefings.
- Partner closely with regulatory, and operational leaders to ensure consistent adherence across programs.
- Develop and deliver internal compliance and safety enablement content.
- Support customer compliance inquiries and contribute to Regulatory Services engagements by helping develop operational approval requests and guiding customers through approval pathways.